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Psycho-socioeconomic factors affecting complementary and alternative medicine use among selected rural communities in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study.
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- Effect of Rebound Exercises and Circuit Training on Complications Associated with Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2018Article
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- Disclosure of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Use and Its Associated Factors to Medical Doctor in Primary Care Clinics in Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2017Article
- Use of complementary and alternative medicines among Malaysian cancer patients: A descriptive study.Journal of traditional and complementary medicine · 2016Article
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Abstract
introductionThe use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as a source of cure has gained much spectrum worldwide, despite skeptics and advocates of evidence-based practice conceptualized such therapies as human nostrum.
objectiveThis study aimed to explore the factors affecting CAM use among rural communities in Malaysia.
methodsA cross-sectional study was carried out on 288 occupants across four rural villages within the District of Selama, Perak, Malaysia. A survey that consisted of socio-economic characteristics, history of CAM use and the validated Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (HCAMQ) were used.
resultsThe prevalence of self-reported CAM use over the past one year was 53.1%. Multiple logistic regression analyses yielded three significant predictors of CAM use: monthly household income of less than MYR 2500, higher education level, and positive attitude towards CAM.
conclusionPsycho-socioeconomic factors were significantly associated with CAM use among rural communities in Malaysia.
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